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Saigo Takamori and Meiji period Exhibition (Nihonbashi Library)

[GPP] Nov. 30, 2017 09:00

 The exhibition of books related to Saigo Takamori began at the Nihonbashi Library, located on the site of the Saigo Takamori mansion.

 When NHK Taiga drama series "Saigo Don" started in 2018, more people are likely to visit Ningyocho, which has the site of the mansion.


[7th floor exhibition corner] "Saigo Takamori and Meiji period" Exhibition


 Location: Exhibition corner on the 7th floor of Nihonbashi Library, Chuo-ku

 Period From November 25, 2017 to January 24, 2018

 https://www.library.city.chuo.tokyo.jp/infoevent?7&pid=887

 It is recommended that you read "NHK History secret story Historia-Unknown Story of History" immediately.

 

 

Walking through the streets that appear in rakugo (2)

[Dharma] Nov. 26, 2017 09:00

Bakurocho is said to have been booming as the best inn town in Edo.

 

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Starting from Nihonbashi, stroll through the streets of Muromachi, go out to Edo-dori St., where the Sobu Line runs, and head to the bell tower of "Kokumachi Time Bell".

 

Heading to Asakusabashi while thinking about the fox of Rakugo [Rokuro neck] bell tower.

 

A 30-minute walk from Nihonbashi, it's like a fashion town in Bakurocho.

 

"From the planting of the ruins of the county mansion to Bakurocho area"↓

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Here is the Baba of Hatsune, and at the foot of Asakusabashi, "Gyodai Yashiki Ruins" and "Hatsune Mori Shrine". From Asakusabashi, pass through Kuramae to Asakusa, and "Ryogoku Hirokoji" and "Ryogokubashi" are also nearby.

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To this Bakurocho, go to the county government office or go to the box office! Worship! Playground! Shopping! It seems that it was a convenient place to stay. In the story of rakugo, many characters come and go in Bakurocho. Below is an overview of the three famous rakugo seats.

 

In Rakugo "Dream of Edo". He did not say the lower son of Shoya in Shizuoka Maruko-juku, rattan seven, but he was dignified and became the son-in-law of his daughter. My parents plan to visit Edo. [Bakurocho no Yado] I got into it. My son-in-law says, "I want you to stop by Naraya in a row of trees in Asakusa to assess the quality of the tea you have grown." I met Naraya Munemi, "I was a good man, but I had bad liquor habits and put my hands on others and went far away." Please tell your son-in-law. "..."That person was Fujishichi's parent," "Mr. Uji cannot compete." ・... It is a story that Kabuki writer Nobuo Uno made rakugo for the sixth generation Ensho.

 

Classical rakugo is good! "Sest, culture, humanity, living" of the Edo period, etc. ... imagination spreads.

 

In Rakugo "Bunshichi Genyu". Go to Azuma-bashi Bridge in Okawa, with 50 cars made by her plasterer Chobei and daughter Oku, who lived in Honjo Daruma Yokocho, sinking into Yoshiwara. "Get your hands off the balustrade!" I'm a hand for [Tortoiseshell wholesaler in Yokoyamacho]. "Wait! Wait! Don't jump in!...Fifty cars are here, so take them!" ... Hisa was contracted by the wholesaler's owner and married with Bunshichi. It is said that the original ending that Bunshichi appeared to have been played until later. ・・ ・ ・ It is a masterpiece of a human story with the creative rakugo of Encho.

 

In the rakugo story "Gojin Shutokuri", Zenroku, the head of work at [Bagocho 1-chome large store, Hatago] succeeded in fortune-telling Soloban. In the first time, Zenroku decided to find the sacred sake Tokuri, a heirloom that he had forgotten, and paid his key money. ・・ ・ ・ In the third time, when it was difficult, he continued to remove water with the help of God. He cured the illness of Osaka Konoike's daughter, and had him give money and built a wonderful Hatagoya in Bakurocho. With Soloban fortune-telling, my life has improved by order! That's right. (Laughing) ... It's a story from Osaka.

 

It's over!

 

 

Ningyocho Night Walk

[Shitamachi Tom] Nov. 24, 2017 12:00

This time, I would like to introduce the charm of Ningyocho.


As you know, this neighborhood has prospered as one of the best downtown areas in Edo Prefecture since the early Edo period. puppet ballad drama and kabuki huts and vaudeville were lined up to make the hustle and bustle.


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In addition, it was a lively town as Hanayanagi Street, and it was a town where string research was never stopped. With modernization, its features have been almost lost, but you can still feel the remaining incense in some places.

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The night walk is exceptional to taste the atmosphere of Ningyocho.

Starting from [Suitengu] where the figures were extinct, I walked with a close acquaintance.
I walk around while being interested in the lights of a small restaurant in the alley and the fragrance drifting from somewhere.


[Kashima Shoten], where you can enjoy rare sake (Kakuuchi) now, is a valuable thing. It's crowded with many regular customers tonight.


This area is dotted with the shrines of Nihonbashi Seven Lucky Gods, but the atmosphere that illuminates small lamps at night is also quite good. As you go around [Matsushima Shrine] with the third rooster ahead and [Suehiro Shrine] of Motoyoshihara Sogo, your feelings gradually increase.

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After getting acquainted with the tasteful Japanese food culture in the alley where the atmosphere of Kayamachi remains, it is a time to spare the remnants in a stylish bar.

 


Please enjoy an adult walk in the neighborhood of Ningyocho.

 

 

Koami Shrine On November 28, the Doburoku Festival

[Silver] Nov. 24, 2017 09:00

 Koami Shrine is well known for its "festival of Benzaiten and Fukurokuju" as one of the good luck protection against misfortune, Zenrai Benten and Nihonbashi Seven Lucky Gods. I invited a friend and went out to visit.1510908987214.jpg

 Then, on November 28, the "Doburoku Festival" was held, and I saw a guide that "Doburoku" would be served. The Doburoku Festival is one of the events of Niiname-no-Matsuri and is held every year. 

The festival is from 9:00 to 18:00, but the Intangible Cultural Property-go Kagura dance dedication starts at 12:30 p.m. Those who worship at that time will behaved.

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 Why don't you visit and take a stroll through the town of Ningyocho, which is full of humanity? For more information, please visit our website. http://www.koamijinja.or.jp/event.html

 

 

Ginkgo Yellow Leaves 2017

[Sam] Nov. 23, 2017 18:00

DSC01318ELS''.jpgDSC01314RS'G.jpg On November 17, the Tokyo Regional Meteorological Observatory reported one of the Japan Meteorological Agency's biological seasonal observation information, "Ginkgo Yellow Leaves".

3 days earlier than normal and 4 days earlier than last year.

Ginkgo on the Green Road at Hamacho Park Entrance is also completely colored and is at its best.

It shows a different landscape from season to season, but autumn is the best.

It is wonderful to be exposed to the sunlight of the direct light and shine golden, but the backlight yellow leaves seen through the sun's light are delicate and quaint.

The row of ginkgo trees that make you feel a sense of perspective and three-dimensional depth is a masterpiece.

 

 

Handmade Craftsman's Skills-Japanese Goods and Handmade Studio Yuma Nihonbashi

[rosemary sea] Nov. 23, 2017 14:00

It is rosemary sea, which covers "gifts and enjoy yourself" at a high level.

 

For the first time in a year and a half, we visited Yuma Nihonbashi, a Japanese miscellaneous goods and handmade workshop at Ningyocho amazake Yokocho.

Click here for the previous article.

⇒ /archive/2016/05/post-3331.html

 

As I introduced last time, here is Yuma Nihonbashi, a novel by Keigo Higashino, and then a model of the folk art shop "Hozukiya" with "Newcomer" which was made into a TV drama with Hiroshi Abe as the leading role. Shop. At the same time, it is a shop where location shooting was also performed.

In addition, there are products that have become props for the movie "Kirin no Tsubasa-Theatrical Version, Newcomers-" and the TV drama "Aibo".

 

This time, Mr. Katsunori Oda, President of Nihonbashi Yuma.

Thank you for waiting. This is an introduction of the product.

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DSC03074a.jpgAge small crest canvas shoulder bag

The traditional small pattern that has continued since the Edo period has the meaning of each one.

This shoulder bag is said to have a good luck with dragonfly's pattern, the scale pattern becomes amulet, and Okame Hyottoko brings happiness with a smile.

This item is actually a shoulder bag that Mr. Abe purchased himself when Hiroshi Abe came to this shop for coverage.

It is a product that Mr. Abe has been used as a script container.

It was said that the prize of [Notice 2] at the end of the note was partly due to Mr. Abe liked it.

 

 

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DSC03073a.jpgTokyo place name T-shirt

It is a T-shirt with the place name of Tokyo in the logo of "TOKYO".

It seems that it has become a great boom now.

Although it is an original product, in addition to this shop, it is also sold to wholesalers in Asakusa and shop stores.

That's why it's popular in Asakusa.

I think foreigners will be happy to buy it.

 

 

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Ichimatsu Modern Pouch with mirror zipper with Ichimatsu Modern

It's a new work.

The Ichimatsu pattern, an example of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, is slightly hidden.

The image on the left and the pattern in the center of the left are the same as the Ichimatsu pattern of the Tokyo Olympics.

This is also an original product.

It has both gorgeousness and depth.

 

 

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Left: A drawstring with a wooden ball of a lucky charming cat

Right: In the same way, a fortune-tucking cat

It is a popular item for both Japanese and overseas. It's the best of the president.

Invited cat pattern as Japanese lucky items goods, it seems to invite people and good luck.

It is said that this cat pattern is sold throughout the year.

Of course, is it? I recommend it.

 

 

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Left: Kakuhira porch with bamboo ball of Fukuinuzushiba

Right: Pocket card porch (business card holder) in front of Fukuinuzushiba.

It's a dog pattern, a beanba pattern.

Dogs are said to be gentle and wise, safe and prospered.

And it's especially cute bean Shiba, so it's a dog school? So, it's a coveted product.

 

 

[Notice 1]

The filming location of Keigo Higashino's original movie, "When the Prayer Curtains Fall," scheduled to be released on January 27 next year, was held throughout the country from June to July this year.

As with the original, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku is the main story, so naturally there are many locations in Nihonbashi.

Rosmari is going on a tour of the location of this film.

It will be an article for a later date, so I look forward to it.

 

[Notice 2]

This is an introduction of the movie "When the Prayer Curtain Down" campaign.

From November 3, 2017 (Friday / holiday) to Saturday, March 31, 2018 23:59, let's take a life-size panel and photo of Kyoichiro Kaga dressed as Hiroshi Abe in the movie theater lobby.

If you tweet it on Twitter, you will receive a special product from Nihonbashi / Ningyocho and a movie "When the curtain of prayer comes down" original goods present (20 people by lottery).

Among the special items, Yuma Nihonbashi's "Gendai Komon Canvas Shoulder Bag" is included.

Click here for the official website of the movie "When the curtain of prayer comes down"

⇒ http://inorinomaku-movie.jp/

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(C)2018 Movie "When the curtain of prayer comes down" Production Committee

 

 

DSC03077a.jpgNihonbashi Yuma

2-32-5, Nihonbashiningyocho

 

Enter amazake Yokocho from Ningyocho Street and head to Meijiza Hamacho Park.

There is a shop on the right side of amazake Yokocho, almost 250m long.

 

03-3808-1780

Business hours 10:30-18:30

Irregular holidays

Click here for the homepage of Yuma Kogei Co., Ltd., including Yuma Nihonbashi.

⇒ http://www.yuma-oda.com/